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The Times of India No pre-planned plot in Atiq Ahmed killing: UP judicial panel

The judicial commission investigating the April 15, 2023, murder of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in police custody, ruled out the possibility of a pre-planned conspiracy or police negligence. The commission's 191-page report, tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, concluded that their deaths were not the result of state police actions. The panel further recommended that the media be regulated when covering sensitive incidents to avoid compromising police operations. Additionally, it suggested identifying specific hospitals for medical examinations of accused persons in police custody at district and tehsil levels.

The Times of India Delhi road rage murder accused held after police encounter

A man named Majid Choudhary was arrested following a police encounter after a fatal road rage incident in East Delhi's Gukulpuri area. Majid had fired at a family, resulting in the death of Simranjit Kaur. The family was on their way to a bank when the incident occurred.

The Times of India Intel to layoff over 15,000 employees: Read memo shared by company’s CEO

Intel announced a 15% reduction of its workforce, impacting around 15,000 employees, as part of cost-saving measures. CEO Pat Gelsinger acknowledged the difficult decision in an internal memo, highlighting the need to align costs with a new operating model. Plans include enhanced retirement offerings and voluntary departure programs to address high costs and low margins.

The Times of India Watch: Pakistan's Usama Mir dismissed hit wicket in The Hundred

In a rare cricketing incident, Pakistan's Usama Mir was dismissed hit wicket during The Hundred Men's match between Manchester Originals and Southern Brave. Mir accidentally struck the stumps with his bat on the final ball, scoring 11 runs. Southern Brave chased down Manchester’s total of 116 with ease, winning by 7 wickets with 22 balls remaining.

The Times of India Deaths at Delhi govt’s shelter home spike in July, spark alarm

In late July, 12 inmates died at Asha Kiran, Delhi's government-run mental health facility, sparking concerns over neglect and poor conditions. Most victims exhibited symptoms of loose motions and vomiting. Investigations are underway to check for water contamination or food poisoning, amidst previous reports highlighting longstanding issues in the overcrowded and understaffed shelter.

The Times of India Wayanad tragedy: Woman offers to breastfeed orphans, tricked

Bhavana Sajin, a mother from Idukki known for her charity in breastfeeding orphaned newborns, experienced a disheartening situation. After receiving calls about an urgent need for breast milk at relief camps, she and her husband Sajin Parekkara traveled 350km to Wayanad. However, upon arrival, the contacts who had reached out to them were unresponsive. The couple visited the relief camp at Meppadi Government School and nearby hospitals but found no baby in need. They are currently staying with relatives in Sultan Bathery.

The Times of India 'Neeraj Chopra is going to defend his Olympic gold in Paris'

Neeraj Chopra, the 26-year-old javelin thrower from India, is set to compete in the Paris Games as the defending champion. With the weight of a nation on his shoulders, Chopra aims to secure his second Olympic gold medal. At the Tokyo Olympics, Chopra made history by becoming India's second individual Olympic gold medalist, following Abhinav Bindra's 2008 Beijing Games victory.

The Times of India Wayanad ‘crown’ of 1,550m, debris travelled 8km: Isro

Twin landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district caused significant damage, claiming over 170 lives and injuring at least 200 people. High-resolution satellite imagery from Isro's NRSC revealed extensive landscape alterations, including the widening of the Mundakkai river. This disaster might be a reactivation of a previous landslide, underscoring the area's vulnerability to such events.

The Times of India Boy sits next to dead mom for four days in Maharashtra's Kalyan

An intellectually challenged 14-year-old boy in Kalyan unknowingly spent four days with his deceased mother's body due to her sudden illness. Neighbours, alerted by a foul smell, discovered the situation. The incident highlights societal alienation. The police confirmed no foul play, and the body was handed to her family after a post-mortem examination.

The Times of India Thankful Wayanad survivors recount how elephants stood guard for them

Sujatha Aninanchira and her family survived a landslide at Chooralmala that flattened their home. Trapped under debris, they managed to escape and climbed a hillock only to encounter wild elephants. Remarkably, the elephants did not harm them, seemingly understanding their plight. They spent the night near the elephants until they were rescued in the morning. Sujatha, a tea picker at the Harrisons Malayalam Tea Estate for 18 years, shared her harrowing experience at a relief camp in Meppadi GHSS, recounting how the roof collapsed, leaving her daughter injured, but ultimately leading them to safety.

The Times of India 'Expect accountability from Indian govt': US on Pannun murder plot

The US said that it expects accountability from India regarding an alleged involvement of an Indian government employee in a failed assassination attempt on a US citizen last summer. Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed ongoing concerns while US prosecutors charged Nikhil Gupta for collaborating in the plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.

The Times of India 'Chai and biscuits on me': Rahul says ED raid being planned against him

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the government was planning an Enforcement Directorate raid on him following his critical 'Chakravyuh speech' in Parliament. Gandhi alleged that NDA’s policies were trapping various sections of society. He accused six prominent figures, including Modi and Shah, of controlling India. He also criticized Finance Minister Sitharaman for not addressing the paper-leak issue in the Budget speech.